Correctional Education and Programs

Idaho
Department of
Correction

Policy
Title:
Correctional Education and Programs

Page:
1 of 2

Control Number:
607
Version:
4.0
Adopted:
12/01/1982

Josh Tewalt, director, approved this document on 04/30/2020.
Open to the public: Yes
Revision Summary
Revision date (04/30/2020) version 2.0: Updated formatting and terminology.
BOARD OF CORRECTION IDAPA RULE NUMBER
None
POLICY STATEMENT
The Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) provides programs which promote change and
successful reintegration of the resident into the community.
IDOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender, race, sex, creed, or
national origin. Considerations for the approval or denial of programs include s, but is not
limited to, the capability of the department to provide programs and the eligibility of the
resident.
Nothing in this policy statement will establish any right under state or federal law to
programming or education for residents.
PURPOSE
The Division of Prisons will establish effective systems to provide correctional education and
rehabilitation programs and will ensure programs and services reflect effective correctional
practices based on research findings in reducing recidivism.
SCOPE
This standard operating procedure (SOP) applies to any Idaho Department of Correction
(IDOC) staff member, to include contract staff, involved in the education and programming of
residents.
RESPONSIBILITY
Director of IDOC
The director is responsible for overseeing the provision of programs.
Chief of the Division of Prisons
The chief of the Division of Prisons is responsible for general oversight of the
programming needs of the department .
Control Number:
607
Version
1.0
Title:
Correctional Education and
Programs
Page Number:
2 of 2

Idaho Department of Correction
Deputy Chief of Prisons
The deputy chief overseeing education and programming is responsible for the
development of program practices and written program standards and will guide and
support division administrators and facility heads in the implementation and compliance
of program standards.
Facility Heads and Education Staff
Facility heads and education staff will formulate field memoranda as needed to support
educational programming efforts.
REFERENCES
Department Policy 602, Education.
Idaho Code Section 20-241A.

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